
Details
Managing to look very bushy but never getting out of hand, this vine is ideal for growing up through fences and gates, pillars, and poles. Especially effective in containers, where it's very full habit looks incredibly lush. The 1- to 2-inch blooms arise very profusely, facing out from the vine. Petal color ranges from mid-yellow to deep orange, and many blooms feature the characteristic black eye.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Thunbergia alata |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Just Cover; barely cover with soil |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Cream/Tan, Orange |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Suitable for growing in containers, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |